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Leo Brouwer

11/04/22

@ tonebase Guitar

My music is non-standard because I don't prioritize melodies; instead, I focus on harmony, tension, and other aspects that support the melody.

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Leo Brouwer: Rhythm is UNIMPORTANT (Un Día De Noviembre)

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Leo Brouwer: Rhythm is UNIMPORTANT (Un Día De Noviembre)

11/04/22

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Leo Brouwer

11/04/22

@ tonebase Guitar

In my music, I avoid standard major and minor tonalities, often using poly-modal harmonies instead.

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Leo Brouwer

11/04/22

@ tonebase Guitar

To avoid clichés in my music, I use anti-romantic techniques to clean out the harmony and prevent banality.

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Leo Brouwer

11/04/22

@ tonebase Guitar

The 19th-century idea that melody is the queen of music is outdated; I aim to reflect rather than imitate or be impressed by dramatic elements in my compositions.

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Leo Brouwer

11/04/22

@ tonebase Guitar

Rhythm is not important in my piece, and I often focus on the flow rather than strict rhythmic structures.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I don't start with scales or arpeggios; that's just not my style.

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Stephanie Jones

05/26/21

@ tonebase Guitar

When analyzing the score, I notice that as the melody line ascends, it typically creates a crescendo, while descending lines taper off, which I apply to my vocal expression.

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Jorge Caballero

01/12/25

@ SiccasGuitars

The tones I use are not just one; they are a sum of several levels of decisions I have to make depending on the context of the performance.

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Stephanie Jones

05/26/21

@ tonebase Guitar

When playing the melody without accompaniment, focus solely on it to avoid getting distracted by the harmony or technique.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I think it's essential to focus on the emotional impact of music rather than just technical perfection, as true artistry comes from conveying feelings.